But the centre-half Solskjaer seems set on is Morrison, with the Bluebirds having made a substantial seven figure bid for the player.

Morrison made 21 apperances for Reading last season, scoring once, and netted for the Berkshire club in their opening Championship draw away to Wigan last weekend. He's a key man for Adkins alongside Alex Pearce in the heart of their defence.

"I want to keep Sean Morrison," said Adkins, who remains phlegmatic on the realities of modern football.

"He's played the first two games and done ever so well - I had him in the team again for this Saturday. But as we all know, one phone call can change everything very quickly.

"Everyone is aware of mindsets and agents that are involved. It's a business so we have to deal with it and move on."

While Gabbidon remains an option to Solskjaer, the former Manchester United striker has Morrison down as his main transfer target.